ISIL-K Has Increased Presence in Northern, Eastern Afghanistan: UN Report
News 18ISIL-Khorasan has increased its presence in northern and eastern Afghanistan and if the terror group regains lost territory in the eastern part, it may prove difficult for the Taliban to reverse such gains and ISIL-K would then be positioned to develop a global threat capability from Afghanistan, according to a UN report released on Wednesday. However, the report said that it was unclear whether ISIL-K can regain lost territory in eastern Afghanistan. According to one Member State, ISIL-K would then be positioned to develop a global threat capability from Afghanistan, the report said. One Member State reported that Al-Qaida intended to establish a position in northern Afghanistan, mobilize new fighters and generate increased resources, it said.
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